Ancel was born October 1, 1917, to W.S. Dickson and Mary (Rogers) Dick­son in Hollister, Okla. He married the love of his life, Lois Anna Giles, on December 24, 1937, in Headrick, Okla.

Ancel was a veteran of World War II. In 1940, he worked for South­western Bell in Walters, Okla. He and Lois moved to Ardmore in 1973. He continued working for Southwestern Bell where he worked for 39 years before retiring. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church and a member of the Gideon’s.

Ancel was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Lois; one son, Roger Dickson; grand­son, Jeff Phillippe; and two brothers.

He is survived by sons, Dee Dickson, William Dickson and Stephen Dickson; daughter, Andi Powers; 13 grandchil­dren; 38 great-grandchil­dren; and five great-great grandchildren.

Family visitation will be from 6 until 8 this eve­ning at Griffin ~ Hillcrest Funeral Home, Ardmore, Okla.